Hyderabad: Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran who plays Najeeb, a migrant labourer from Kerala, in director Blessy's recently released film Aadujeevitham aka The Goat Life, celebrated the movie's opening day success with his team on Friday. The survival drama has not only opened to positive reviews but also amassed an impressive box office collection of Rs 7.4 crore, as per a report by industry tracker Sacnilk.
In a video posted by the makers on Instagram, the movie's team including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Blessy, and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis, among others cut a cake as part of the celebration. Sharing the video, production house Mythri Movie Makers wrote in the caption, "Team of #TheGoatLife celebrated the blockbuster success of the film (followed by a red heart emoji)."
In a recent interview with a newswire, Prithviraj discussed the physical transformation he underwent for the movie, where he shed 31 kilograms. The actor expressed astonishment at the feat, particularly highlighting the challenging aspect of battling hunger. Contrary to conventional dieting methods, his weight loss journey was primarily achieved through fasting, including three-day fasts at times.